Author: Sean Langley

Vita’s Director, Ishmael Beckford is running for election to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Council 2021. Find out more about Ishmael, his thoughts and ambitions for the future of physiotherapy including the role that equality, diversity and inclusion plays in it’s continuing development. More about Ishmael I am an experienced physiotherapist, operations manager and head […]

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Having a physical problem? How is your mental health?  Author: Britt Raaijmakers The ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ will take place this year from 10-16 May, which prompted me to write this blog. The Mental Health Foundation reports that mental health issues are all too common in the workplace and it is the leading cause of sickness absence. A reported 70 million workdays […]

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The great outdoors As the days get a longer and the nights get lighter, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. Getting fresh air, at least once a day, is essential to our wellbeing and mental outlook. How can nature benefit my mental health? Spending time outdoors in nature has been found to help with […]

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Mental Health Awareness – nature and the environment. Nature is truly a wonderful thing, isn’t it? And with spring truly sprung this month, it feels fitting to focus on the positive impacts of the natural world on our wellbeing. Here are five surprising ways that nature can impact our wellbeing in a positive way: Nature […]

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Find nature on your doorstep Not only does spending time in natural surroundings benefit our mental and physical health, nature also allows us to learn new things about the world around us, often teaching us about things we had no idea about. A report from Natural England found that when people were given the chance […]

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Young people are using social media apps in bed before they go to sleep to avoid facing difficult feelings and emotions, UK research suggests. Over half (56%) of people ages 18-24 use social media apps in bed every day, before they go to sleep. Comparatively, 76% of the same age group say that they put […]

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Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are strengthening the provision of local mental health services for patients by making it easier to access mental health support as Vita Health Group take over the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, from today Thursday 1 April 2021. The IAPT service, which was previously known […]

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As part of Vita’s commitment to living and operating more sustainably, we’ve put together 5 top tips for a more sustainable lifestyle 1. Do you really need to send that email? Every email needs energy to be sent and stored. The average office worker emits 0.6 tonnes of C02 a year just through email activity. […]

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A free NHS treatment plan using virtual reality (VR) technology has been launched targeting patients who suffer with needle phobia.  The treatment plan is integrated into a psychological care pathway. It aims to equip people with techniques and strategies to manage Trypanophobia (a fear of needles). Therefore, it is especially important while the COVID-19 vaccination process continues.   The VR treatment plan has […]

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If you’re struggling with stress then consider these tips: Get moving. Even a little regular exercise can help ease stress, boost your mood and energy, and improve your self-esteem. Aim for 30 minutes on most days, broken up into short 10-minute bursts if that’s easier. Practice a relaxation technique. Take time to relax each day and […]

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Stress… It’s a word on everybody’s lips these days, isn’t it? It’s something we all tend to experience from time to time and, often a small amount of stress can drive us to get things done as long as it is harnessed in the right way. In many ways, stress is just a necessary part […]

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Have you been struggling to sleep recently? If so, you aren’t alone. Lockdown has disrupted sleep patterns, causing many people restless nights and disturbed sleep. As such, we weren’t all that surprised to see some new data published by Premier Inn, finding that more and more people are encountering sleep issues. The hotel chain has […]

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